If I'm stuck in the same area as someone who is clearly sick (runny nose, coughing etc) is there some combo of short/long breaths or nose/mouth breathing that's a better defense against catching it? - eviltoast
  • Jimbabwe@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 month ago

    Because I don’t always have an N95 mask on my person? Because I can’t always 100% control my environment, but I can almost always exercise some control over how I breathe?

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      1 month ago

      Well, get some covid masks in your bag at all time. Like a lot of us are doing since many years now… Don’t play with your health

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      29 days ago

      I guess that’s fair.

      I’ve just adapted to always having a mask on my person. In a pocket or bag.

      But if there is some sort of breathing technique that works (other than not breathing, but sort of doubt) go for it.

      I just wanted to state my opinion and I guess my problem solving technique (the easiest and most effective/reliable option is usually best) but everyone has their own, and I understand that.

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        28 days ago

        But if there is some sort of breathing technique that works

        The purpose of this post was to try to find an answer to this question